Deer Trail Volunteer Fire Department

07/02/2026

Town of Deer Trail Cancels Independence Day Fireworks Display

The Town of Deer Trail has made the difficult decision to cancel this year's Independence Day fireworks display following a recommendation from Fire Chief Rich Loveless
The recommendation was based on a comprehensive risk assessment of current fire conditions, including the Stage 2 Burn Ban in Arapahoe County, dry vegetation, current and forecasted weather conditions, and the overall wildfire risk to our community.
While professionally conducted fireworks displays incorporate extensive safety measures, current conditions present an elevated risk for fire ignition and spread. After carefully evaluating those risks, the Fire Chief determined that proceeding with the display would not be in the best interest of public safety.
"This recommendation was not made lightly," said Fire Chief Rich Loveless. "We recognize that the community looks forward to this event each year, but our responsibility is to protect lives, property, and our community. Given the current fire danger, recommending cancellation is the most prudent course of action."
The Town appreciates the community's understanding and support as we work together to reduce the risk of wildfire during this period of elevated fire danger. We encourage everyone to celebrate Independence Day safely and to observe all current fire restrictions.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July.

07/01/2026

🔥 Stage 2 Burn Ban in Effect 🔥

All fireworks are illegal to use in unincorporated Arapahoe County with exception of permitted professional shows.

Report the use of fireworks to our non-emergency line 303-795-4711.

Extreme fire danger means one spark can start a wildfire. Stage 2 means no outdoor fires, including, but not limited to:

- campfires
- fires in constructed in permanent fire pits or fire grates within developed camp and picnic grounds and recreation sites
- charcoal-fueled fires
- warming fires
- fires in outdoor wood-burning stoves (chimney sparks or embers)
- prescribed burning of fence lines, fence rows, fields, farmlands, range lands, wild lands, trash, and debris
- no private fireworks use

06/21/2026

We had a great turnout at the Deer Trail Car Show today! We would like to thank everyone who came out and helped make this such a success! The other sponsors O’Reilly Auto Parts Bennett, Wide Open Heating, Air, and Electrical, Jones and Co., and Hometown Plumbing and Heating were all helpful in making today a success. We would like to thank Pattie Wedow Lindsay for making the trophies.

We would also like to congratulate the winners of the show.

For 1959 and older, Lance Waldman with his 1933 Chevy Coupe

For 1960 and newer, Rich Miller with his 2015 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat

For motorcycle/other, Kraig Lindsay with his 2007 Kawasaki ZX14

For People’s Choice, Jeff Eastwood with his 1969 Pontiac GTO

and finally for the O’Reilly Auto car wash buckets, Everett Aurbeck with his 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft tail, and Kristy DeGroote with her 1923 Ford T-Bucket

06/21/2026

Deer Trail fire is down at the Deer Trail Fathers Day car show! We have hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, cookies and drinks! Come look at some classic cars and support your local fire department!

06/10/2026

Yesterday around 3:30pm we were called to High Plains Raceway for a grassfire that started on Highway 36 and was spreading onto the racetrack property.

Due to the Red Flag conditions, automatic aid was requested from Byers Fire Protection District 9, Strasburg Fire Protection Dist., Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, and Sable Altura Fire Rescue who all responded with apparatus.

The fire quickly spread to a row of stacked tires on the racetrack property and ignited them, causing a large plume of dark smoke that was visible for several miles in all directions. Once crews arrived on scene, the fire was quickly contained to roughly 5 acres, but the tires continued to burn for some time. A safety perimeter was created around the burning tires utilizing multiple fire apparatus and a fire attack helicopter.

Due to the extensive scene, resources from Agate Fire Protection District, North Central Fire Protection District, South Metro Fire, Aurora Fire Rescue, Southwest Washington Fire, AIRLIFE Denver, Colorado State Patrol, Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, and Colorado Department of Transportation were called to assist.

Once the fire had dwindled to a safe point, all other units were released from the scene, and Deer Trail units remained to ensure there was no chance of fire spreading to any unburned fuels.

We would like to thank all of the agencies for their assistance on this incident.

06/08/2026

We’re back into a Stage I Burn Ban. Please follow all current burn regulations

FIRE RESTRICTIONS MOVE TO STAGE 1 IN ARAPAHOE COUNTY.

🚫🔥 STAGE 1 BURN BAN – ARAPAHOE COUNTY 🔥🚫

❌ No open burning of any kind without a permit from your fire district.

Why it matters:
Dry conditions, high winds, and warm temperatures can turn even a small spark into a dangerous wildfire. This ban helps protect lives, homes, and our first responders.
To learn more about what is and isn't allowed in a Stage 1 fire ban, click here: www.arapahoeco.gov/BurnBanInformation

05/29/2026

🏁🚗 SMALL TOWN • BIG HORSEPOWER • GREAT CAUSE 🚗🏁

Join us for the Deer Trail Car Show & Trunk Swap on June 21, 2026 and help support our amazing local volunteers at Deer Trail Fire Rescue! 🔥🚒

We’re excited to see our small-town community come together for a day filled with:
✅ Classic cars
✅ Custom builds
✅ Trunk swap treasures
✅ Great food
✅ Good music
✅ Family fun
✅ Local businesses supporting local people

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible sponsors helping make this event possible:
🔥 Deer Trail Fire Rescue
🏡 Jones & Co.
⚡ Wide Open Heating & Air + Electric
🔧 Hometown Plumbing & Heating

📍 Registration: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
📍 Car Show & Trunk Swap: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Whether you’re entering a vehicle, hunting for parts, or just wanting a fun Sunday with the family, we’d love to see you there. Events like this are what keep small-town Colorado strong. ❤️

Tag your car friends, share this post, and let’s pack Deer Trail with chrome, classics, and community spirit! 🚘🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Due to the recent moisture across Arapahoe County and improved fire conditions, the burn ban has been lifted effective immediately.

While conditions have improved, residents are still encouraged to use caution with any outdoor burning activities and always follow local regulations and safety guidelines. Weather and fire conditions can change quickly in Colorado, and we appreciate everyone doing their part to help keep our community safe.

For current fire restrictions and safety information, visit: https://www.arapahoeco.gov/burnbaninformation

03/26/2026

The risk of wildfire is still extremely high! Help keep yourself and your neighbors safe and follow all Stage 2 Burn Restrictions.

🚫 Stage 2 Burn Ban Remains in Effect 🚫
Fire danger is still high in Arapahoe County. Despite cooler temperatures on the way, conditions remain extremely dry statewide, and the risk for wildfire has not gone away.
It only takes one spark to start a fast-moving, dangerous fire.

🔥 Under a Stage 2 Burn Ban:
• No outdoor fires or campfires
• No charcoal grills or wood-burning fires
• No fireworks
• No open burning of any kind

01/25/2026

Just a reminder that even with the cold temperatures we’ve been getting, doesn’t mean we have the moisture to allow burning as of yet.

REMINDER: Stage 2 Burn Ban still in effect for Arapahoe County

A Stage 2 Fire Ban remains in place for unincorporated Arapahoe County, Centennial, Foxfield, and Deer Trail. Sheriff Tyler Brown enacted the ban on December 15 in coordination with area fire chiefs.

Please comply with the burn ban to help prevent wildfires and keep our community safe.

🚫 Stage 2 Burn Ban means NO:
Fireworks
Campfires
Fire pits
Prescribed burns
Any other outdoor fires

✅ View exemptions here:
https://arapahoeco.gov/BurnBanInformation

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